Handcraft and its benefit.

Expert said that crafting can help those who suffer from anxiety, depression or chronic pain, even ease stress, increase happiness and protect the brain from damage caused by aging. When people being creative, brains will release dopamine, a natural anti-depressant. And the creativity that takes concentration is a non-medicinal way of getting a feel-good high.

Crafting also improves self-efficacy, or how people feel about performing particular tasks. Psychologists believe a strong sense of self-efficacy is key to approach new challenges and overcome disappointments in life. Making thing or art is a great and save way to discover that it’s okay to make mistakes and that things ‘wrong’ can lead to a whole new idea. Research shows that activities like connecting shapes or creating patterns taps into the same parts of the brain for problem solving like on maths.

Particularly crafting's reward goes far beyond creation. Seeing the finished product on the walls or received praise from a loved one can offer repeated hits of that good feeling. That’s why handcraft are always good and able to stimulate kids to develop more. The good news is that if you’re looking for a way to improve your mental health, or trying a creative endeavor certainly can’t hurt. And one of the perfect and simple handcraft material is a flat back clay. It’ll be perfect a material to make another handcraft like bow pendant, bookscrapping, key chain, jewelry (ring, necklace, bracelet etc.) and many more. Find some here at craftymood.com.

Handmade Flat Back Clay 

 

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